Transition Fair Offers Resources For Special Needs Families

If you are the parent, guardian or caregiver of a student with special needs who is nearing adulthood, you may be wondering what’s next for them, once they age out of school-based programs.

The Regional Day School of the Manchester Township School District is hosting a transition fair and workshop for parents, guardians, caregivers and educators of special needs students to give you some answers.

The fair and workshop will include resources to help prepare for the transition from special needs student programs to a life as an adult with special needs. There will be information on independent living, recreation, employment, financial planning, setting up guardianship, eligibility for various benefits, transportation options and more.

The fair runs from 5 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, at Regional Day School, 90 Toms River Road, Jackson.

During the fair, beginning at 7 p.m., there will be a worksre also will be a special presentation by SPAN -- the Statewide Parent Advocacy Network -- on the transition from school to adult life for special education students. Activities and discussion to help identify interests and future plans will be included. Strategies for developing appropriate goals as part of the IEP process will be offered. (Professional development certificates will be provided for educators.) You can register for the workshop (it’s free) by clicking here.

Contact Renee Agro at 732-928-1500 for more information.